2020 OPEL ASTRA K wiper

Vehicle care245No.Circuit17Body control module 418Body control module 319Data link connector20Airbag system21Climate control system22Central locking system / tailgate23Electronic key system24Power seat memory function25Airbag system steering wheel26Ignition switch / Steering
column lock27Body control module 228USB socket29Cigarette lighter / Power outlet
front30Selector lever31Rear window wiper32Transmission control moduleNo.Circuit33Anti-theft alarm system / Power
sounder34Parking assist / Side blind spot
alert / Infotainment system /
USB socket35SOS36Info Display / Instrument cluster37Infotainment system / radio
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover:
1. Apply the cover on the right side.
2. Fold the left side of the cover forwards. Take care that thesecuring clamp is guided as
shown in the illustration.
Load compartment fuse box The fuse box is located on the left side
of the load compartment behind a
cover.
Remove the cover.

Vehicle care265Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 247.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.

Vehicle care267Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must beswitched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.

268Vehicle careHave the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Sunroof Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.

274Service and maintenanceEngine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 277.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentrationshould be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

301QQuickheat ................................... 149
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 297
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 291
Reading lights ............................ 138
Rear floor storage cover ..............82
Rear fog light .............114, 136, 233
Rear seats .................................... 57
Rear view camera ...................... 204
Rear window wiper and washer ..96
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 273, 277
Refuelling ................................... 214 Registered trademarks ...............294
Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................137
Ride control systems ..................173
Roof .............................................. 46
Roof load ...................................... 90
Roof rack ..................................... 89
S Safety belts ................................... 58
Safety net .................................... 86
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................108Seat belts ..................................... 58
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................56
Seat heating, rear .....................58
Seat position ................................ 49
Selective catalytic reduction .......163
Selector lever.............................. 167
Service ............................... 150, 272
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................272
Side airbag system ......................64
Side blind spot alert ....................203
Sidelights .................................... 130
Side turn lights ........................... 239
Software acknowledgement .......291
Software update ......................... 293
Spare wheel ............................... 259
Speed limiter....................... 114, 177
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................152
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 152
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 93
Steering wheel controls ...............93
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage compartments .................73
Sunroof ........................................ 46
Sun visor lights .......................... 138Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 106
Tail lights ................................... 233
Three-point seat belt .................... 59
Tools .......................................... 247
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 265
Towing another vehicle .............266
Towing equipment .....................218
Towing the vehicle .....................265
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...........115, 206
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................221
Trailer towing ............................. 217
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 253
Trip odometer ............................ 105
Turn lights .......................... 108, 136
Tyre chains ................................ 255
Tyre designations ......................249
Tyre pressure ............................ 249
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 112, 251

302Tyre pressures ........................... 285
Tyre repair kit ............................. 255
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 195
Upholstery .................................. 269
Uplevel display ........................... 115
USB port ....................................... 99
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 228
Vehicle checks............................ 224
Vehicle data ................................ 277
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 294
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 283
Vehicle identification number ....275
Vehicle jack ................................ 247
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............124
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 223
Vehicle tools ............................... 247
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilating ..................................... 56W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 104
Warning triangle .......................... 88
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 227
Wheel changing .........................258
Wheel covers ............................. 254
Wheels and tyres .......................249
Windows ....................................... 42
Windscreen................................... 42
Windscreen wiper and washer ....94
Winter tyres ............................... 249
Wiper blade replacement ..........230